G-spotter Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 BTW, MOS, I learned this the hard way. Wire brushing will smooth the rock out and make the footholds slick. Get yourself a natural bristle broom and brush like a palmyra bristle job, it will do faster job, and won't screw up the route. Does it depend on what sort of rock it is, Bill, or would you recommend natural bristle no matter what? Bill has climbed on rock that isn't basalt or tuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 what about polishing turds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Chillin Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 REI's beginners climbing kit. BTW, MOS, I learned this the hard way. Wire brushing will smooth the rock out and make the footholds slick. Get yourself a natural bristle broom and brush like a palmyra bristle job, it will do faster job, and won't screw up the route. The wire brush is only for moss removal. You are more patient and carry more brushes than I if you do that with a poly bristle. But you are right, I use the poly for the final cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Chillin Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 "My psychiatrist tells me I have a tendency to bolt." O-O-o-o-o-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemarker Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Standard rack to three inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 "My psychiatrist tells me I have a tendency to bolt." O-O-o-o-o-- Mine says I have a tendency to get nailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 good to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 in the Biblical sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 as Cain knew Abel as David knew Goliath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 begat i tell you, begat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Chillin Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 I brought the pins just for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Beacon Rock Update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 weapons of mass destruction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 begat i tell you, begat verily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I think Carl's "Warren Harding Gift Pack" was the funniest (especially with the tagline about adding wine), but then, I'm from that era, and it resonates with me. Honorable Mention goes to NTM (French Trad Rack). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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